Lazor Zap

THE LAZOR ZAP

Every McCoy Surfboard is the result of Geoff’s uncompromising design approach, which integrates style, hydro dynamics and pure function. The Lazor Zap/ Nugget design, features compact hydro dynamic curves, underscoring the concepts of pure performance oriented efficiency that inspires them. These unique designs develop a personal emotional connection with the Surfer through their superior capabilities on the wave.

Available in wide range of dimensions Created for quick, short arc, high performance surfing. Ridden into popularity by the amazing feats of the great Cheyne Horan who's achievements with these boards is now legendary. To take advantage of the Lazor Zap you need to be a high level surfer

THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ICON

In 1981 I began a design revolution with the introduction of my Lazor Zap concept; with its wide area, thick tail and extremely pointed low resistant nose area this Lazor Zap design revolutionised surfboard design.

At that time it was so unusual to what people were familiar with that it challenged the ideas and beliefs of the industry. In turn the Industry reacted with fear and rejected the design as it meant that the Powers that be of Surfing would lose the control that they were beginning to have over the direction in which surfing was heading. By rejecting the Lazor Zap they were able to wrestle control of the surfing industry and gain a hold on the Sales Market which was their only real interest.

Cheyn Horan rode the Lazor Zap to 4 second places in the World Surfing Titles proving that this design concept was exceptional. Those second places are still highly questionable and controversial. Then and now many believe that it was the establishments way of discrediting me and my design so that they could Control Surfing and Sales. It would be fare to say that in those early days of the revolutionary concept I was still feeling my way; low on real knowledge and still running on revelation, even though the boards worked much better than the boards of that time.

The concept of the Lazor Zap is based on my Energy Theory, how that Energy turns into Wave Formation and how Objects react with those Formations. The Original Lazor Zap was designed with Short Arc, Reactive High Powered Surfing in mind. The Surfer was able to stand in 1 position, not having to move their feet to perform their manouvers and this is exactly how the boards performed. The Pulled Nose allowed the board to Elevate very quickly as it reduced the Length of Rail being used when the board is turning. In turn this allowed for more manouvers to be performed while the Surfer was Standing in a Fixed Position on the Wide Thick Supportive Tail which generates Greater Pressure and Easier Reaction. The advantages were many, easier to paddle, stand in one position to ride the wave, quicker reaction from the extra volume, easier turning from less resistance, and ability to Surf at a Faster Speed; in effect everything required of them the Lazor Zap Designs Delivered at all levels of performance.

Unfortunately these Futuristic New Designs were discredited, not judged Truly on their Design and Performance Capabilities but used instead to malign and discredit me and the hold that I had on surfing at that time; due to my superior understanding of design and my ability to transmute that into my Surfboard Creations. This was evident in the Team of High Standard Surfers that I had at that time.

The result of this has been years of surfers struggling to ride inferior badly designed equipment; equipment which only Professional Surfers of the highest ability were able to ride.

Over the past several years, surfers have begun to realise that they have been sold a myth, an untruth, this equipment which they have been conned into buying is not suitable for the average ability recreational surfer; for this reason many people have come to me with renewed interest in my 30 year old Lazor Zap Design; as a result of this interest I have redesigned the board now including all my latest design performance advantages. This upgrade in Design has given the Lazor Zap new life and advantages as an All Round Performer.

Some of the upgrades I have included are:

More Balanced Bottom Rocker and Thickness DistributionMore Forgiving Rails with More HoldBetter Location of the Loaded Dome Curves

These changes have made the design more user friendly and a Better Performer in waves up to 6’.

The results of these changes can also be seen in the capabilities in a much broader range of conditions allowing the Surfer of less ability than a Pro to ride and enjoy them.

My Upgraded Lazor Zaps are available in either the Original Single Fin of with 3 Fins.

If you are looking for a Great Performing Board that also represents the Pinnacle of Design in the Golden Era, have a look at the 2011 Lazor Zap. You could say that they are Everything the Modern Short Board Should Be.

Geoff McCoy

Cheyne’s ’81 Lazor Zap.

Restored by Randy Rarick, of Hawaii.

McCoy Ben Lexcen Fin Disclaimer

This statement is to inform people that the Ben Lexon designed keel fin is in no way my fin of choice. I do not recommend it to be used in any of my Geoff McCoy designed surfboards.

Never have I had any involvement with the design and I certainly have not and do not recommend its use in a surfboard.

The original Lazor Zap fin is a refined Dolphin fin design. In recent years I have developed and recommend my Gull Wing fin.

My Gull Wing has been designed specifically for my wide thick tail single fin boards and has proven itself to be extremely efficient and a very reliable performer in a wide range of wave sizes and conditions..

This is the original design of the iconic Lazor Zap, the original template that later became the modern short board disaster with its impractical slender low volume , extremely hard to surf performance.

The basic design concept of the Lazor Zap was to increase area and volume in the back half of the board using only one fin.

The design concept not only worked, it blew minds around the surfing world, and history shows how it achieved four 2nd places in the World Titles and a 1st under the feet of the great Surfer, Cheyne Horan.

This extremely advanced design is now being copied (badly) world wide by all. These facts speak for themselves indicating the amazing capabilities of this Design Concept that Geoff calls his, ENERGY THEORY.

Lazor Zap Phase 2

Phase II 5’- 6’8” 2005-into the future

Now performing better than ever with Geoff’s adjusted performance features, giving the design smoother dynamic curves, more even thickness distribution, which balances the board in a more practical way.

This allows for a much wider range of skill levels to enjoy the features and performance available from this original Ground Breaking design.

Now, 30 plus years old and outperforming all other Retro designs and the modern short board by a country mile.